Lake Road Vet

We build healthy families—pets and people alike. 🐾 Lake Road Vet Hospital is the Riverina's only 24/7 vet, proudly female-led and family-owned.
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Offering emergency care, holistic wellness, and a deep commitment to our community.

04/09/2025

🌟 Meet Sophie – Our Amazing Placement Star! 🌟

This past week, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Sophie to Lake Road Vet as part of her work-based school placement — and what an incredible week it’s been! 🩺✨

🐾 From helping administer medications
🐾 Supporting our hospital patients
🐾 Observing surgeries
🐾 And even participating in consults and procedures...

Sophie has jumped right in and embraced every learning opportunity with compassion and confidence! 💙

📸 Check out these action shots of Sophie in the thick of it — helping with a critical patient and observing real-time veterinary care. These behind-the-scenes moments show just how dedicated she’s been! 🙌

At Lake Road Vet, we’re proud to support the next generation of veterinary professionals. 💡
Hands-on placements like this help students turn their learning into real-world experience — and we love playing a part in that journey. 🐶🐱

✨ Our student placement spots are incredibly popular (and currently booked out!), so we feel lucky to have had Sophie with us. Through strong partnerships with local schools, we’re helping shape the future of vet care right here in our community. 🌱📚

🙏 Thank you, Sophie, for all your help this week — you’ve made a real difference! We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you. 💫

03/09/2025

🐾 Snoopy’s Miracle Journey 🐾

No one ever expected this day would come.

Just a few short weeks ago, Snoopy, the brave little puppy, was fighting for his life. He arrived at Lake Road Veterinary Hospital critically ill, battling a very severe infection that spread to his brain and developed into meningitis. He required major surgery, intensive monitoring, and round-the-clock care in our ICU. His condition was so fragile that every single day was uncertain.

What helped us unravel Snoopy’s complicated illness was the power of advanced CT imaging in our ICU. This technology allowed our team to quickly and accurately see what was happening inside his tiny body, guiding us to make lifesaving decisions at exactly the right time. Without it, his journey might have looked very different.

Thanks to the tireless dedication of our incredible veterinary team, Snoopy has defied the odds. While he still has a long road to recovery, something truly wonderful is happening today: Snoopy is going home to his family for the weekend.

It’s moments like these that remind us why we do what we do. Snoopy’s resilience, his family’s unwavering love, and the commitment of our ICU and surgical teams all came together to make this miracle possible.

💙 We are so proud of you, Snoopy. You’ve shown us all the meaning of courage, and we can’t wait to see you continue your recovery surrounded by your family’s love.

02/09/2025

✨ We’re Hiring – Consult Liaison ✨

Love people? Thrive in busy environments? Want a role where you get to support pets and their families every single day? 🐾

We’re looking for a bubbly, confident, motivated Consult Liaison to join our team at Lake Road Veterinary Hospital, Wagga Wagga.

👉 What you’ll do:

Welcome clients & assist our vets in consultations

Keep things running smoothly behind the scenes

Share puppy cuddles & kitten love 💕

Deliver outstanding client care every day

🌟 No vet experience needed – we’ll train you on the job!
🌟 Customer service or sales experience is a bonus
🌟 Must love people, pets & being part of a family team

💼 Full-time (4–5 days per week)
💸 Competitive pay + staff discounts
📚 Ongoing training & career development

🌸 Spring Recruitment Info Sessions start next week! Come meet the team, see what we do, and find out if this is your next big career move.

📩 Apply today via the link below – we can’t wait to meet you!

https://forms.gle/aAPtm1s2eBTsgacj9

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30/08/2025

We have had two stray dogs bought into us today, and unfortuately neither are microchipped.
One is a black and white border collie x kelpie, and the other is a tan daschund x staffy. If you think either of these dogs are yours, please call the hospital on 6922 4659.

28/08/2025

🎓 Congratulations to Diego the Dalmation and Diego the Border Collie for graduating from Puppy Preschool! All the best for the future! 🎉

If you’re interested in becoming one of our awesome Puppy Preschool graduates with September classes starting next week sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1072023805059?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope to see you in class!

26/08/2025

🎓 Congratulations to Ava, Chino, Scout and Jeff for graduating from Puppy Preschool! All the best for the future! 🎉

22/08/2025

Join us for Puppy Preschool at Lake Road Vet in September!
Our classes are designed to help puppies develop crucial social skills, boost their confidence, and start their basic training in a safe and positive environment. Each session is led by experienced trainers who will guide you and your puppy through fun activities, covering topics like:

Basic Commands: Sit, stay, come, and more foundational obedience skills.
Socialisation: Exposure to different people, pets, sounds, and environments to help puppies grow into friendly, well-adjusted adults.
Health Tips: Our team will provide valuable insights into your puppy’s health and well-being, covering topics like nutrition, grooming, and parasite prevention.
Handling and Care: Learn techniques for safe and gentle handling to help with future vet visits and grooming.

Prepare for lots of fun, learning, and bonding with your puppy. We look forward to helping you raise a happy, confident companion!
If you have any questions email our Canine Educator at jesse@lakerdvet.com.au
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1072023805059?aff=oddtdtcreator
We hope to see you in class!

18/08/2025

🦜 A sweet adult cockatoo has been brought in as wildlife this morning — but with how friendly and tame they are, we think someone out there is missing their feathered friend! If you are aware of a missing dancing cockatoo, please phone the clinic on (02) 6922 4659 so we can get them home safely. 💛

16/08/2025

🌟 Gorgeous the Kelpie – A Story of Teamwork, Love, and Round-the-Clock Care 🌟

Meet Gorgeous, a beautiful Kelpie mum who has shown us all just how strong and resilient she is. 💖

Throughout her pregnancy, Gorgeous was closely monitored in hospital—regular check-ups, X-rays, and ultrasounds ensured we were doing everything possible to keep her and her puppies safe. But just as her due date approached, complications struck. Her uterus twisted, cutting off the blood supply to her puppies, and we had to act fast.

🚨 Emergency surgery began immediately—and thanks to the incredible coordination of our veterinarians, nurses, animal attendants, and admin team, we were able to save six precious puppies, despite the blood supply having been compromised at such a critical stage in their development. This truly was an incredible team success.

And we must mention—our very own Dr. Alex has a soft spot for Kelpies, which made this case all the more close to her heart. 💕 Her dedication, alongside the skill and compassion of the entire hospital team, was instrumental in getting these little lives safely into the world.

For the next few days, Gorgeous stayed in our 24-hour hospital, receiving continuous monitoring and care. Having access to around-the-clock attention meant every little change in her or her puppies’ condition could be responded to straight away—something that was absolutely crucial in their recovery.

While our hospital team worked tirelessly day and night, Gorgeous’ fur parents were there every single day, showering her with love, checking on the puppies, and making sure she never felt alone. 🐾💞

Thanks to this mammoth team effort—from the surgery team to the hospital nurses, animal attendants, and the loving commitment of her family—Gorgeous and her six little ones are now well on their way to making a full recovery. 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

✨ Stories like this remind us how powerful 24-hour veterinary care can be, and how much can be achieved when a community of care comes together for our patients.

Let’s hear it for Gorgeous, her puppies, her amazing family, and the incredible team who made this happy ending possible. 💕

16/08/2025

🚨 Introducing: The Cool Case Club 🚨

At Lake Road Vet, we believe in sharing knowledge, building skills, and inspiring the next generation of veterinary professionals. That’s why we created the Cool Case Club 🩺✨.

This voluntary program gives veterinary students the chance to be part of the action whenever we have an interesting case or surgery. From assisting with caesareans and ICU patients, to learning how to place catheters, support anesthesia, or even scrub in for major surgeries — students get hands-on experience while helping our team care for patients. 🐾💙

📣 Here’s how it works:
👉 When a fascinating case comes in, we let our Cool Case Club members know.
👉 If they’re available, they can come in, volunteer, and lend a hand.
👉 They gain valuable real-world skills, and our patients benefit from the extra care.

We are currently at capacity for work placement students, but we still want to ensure that our VET students don’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities. 💡 The Cool Case Club allows us to share these experiences, while also contributing to the betterment of the profession — something we are deeply committed to.

At the end of the day, it’s all about teamwork, education, and providing the very best care for our patients, while supporting the vets of tomorrow. 🌟

💬 Tag a vet student who would love this opportunity or express your interest in joining the Cool Case Club via this link https://forms.gle/JZSpd9MFEFkhLS8p7

15/08/2025

☀️🐾 An Important Reminder as the Weather Warms Up 🐾☀️

Here in Wagga, we have a big stray cat population at the best of times—but as the warmer months arrive, cats will begin coming on heat, and the number of unwanted litters will quickly rise.

This little girl—now known as Miss Marmalade—is a perfect example of why desexing is so important. She wandered onto a farm as a semi-feral youngster, and it soon became clear she was heavily pregnant. She went on to give birth to six beautiful kittens.

It took a mammoth effort to safely trap her, tame her, and give her the care she needed. She is one of the lucky ones—rehabilitated, loved, fully insured to ensure the best quality of care, and now living her best life with her new family 💛 Her kittens have all been weaned, desexed, vaccinated, and adopted into loving homes too.

But not every cat gets that chance. Desexing is the most effective way to prevent suffering, reduce the stray population, and ensure every cat and kitten has the best chance at a happy, healthy life.

💙 If you’ve recently adopted a cat or kitten, please make sure they are desexed. And if you need help booking, or have questions about the process, our team is here to help—just reach out.

Let’s work together to make stories like Miss Marmalade’s the rule, not the exception 🐾

14/08/2025

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Leadership 🌟

Once a year, we gather for our Annual Awards Night—a chance to recognise the incredible team members who go above and beyond at Lake Road Vet. 💙

We were so proud to present the John Peverell Prize—awarded for diligent, respectful, and aspirational leadership—to Dr. Sara 🏆🐾

Dr. Sara’s dedication to the team shines in everything she does. Even during her recent maternity leave after welcoming her beautiful baby Elsie, she continued to support her colleagues—offering guidance on cases, checking in, and staying connected around the clock. We’ve also had the joy of little Elsie joining us for clinical rounds and vet meetings, reminding us all how special it is to work in a truly family-friendly environment. 👶💛

At Lake Road Vet, we believe in celebrating not just professional achievements, but also the people behind them. We’re proud to create a workplace where mums feel supported in returning to work, where team members feel valued, and where family—fur and human—is always welcome.

💙 Congratulations, Dr. Sara—you’re an inspiration to us all!

Address

60 Lake Albert Road
Wagga Wagga, NSW
2650

Telephone

0269224659

Website

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Lake Road Veterinary Clinic Christmas Party

At the end of each year Lake Rd Vet loves to share the Christmas spirit with the clients and community who make up the Lake Rd Vet Family. This has been a tradition for the last five years and is looked forward to by all our staff and junior family members.

Santa is a big focus for all our fur babies who can’t wait to whisper in his ear, give him a big slurpy kiss and have their photo taken with him.

There are lots of fur baby competitions like best dressed and most Christmassy pet. The younger pet owners enjoy the jumping castle and face painting.

The sausage sizzle is popular and you can still buy baubles for the giving tree. Profits from these activities benefit local rescue groups.